Window shade and curtain hanger



J. C. DODSON.

WFNDOIWSHMDE AND CURTAIN HANGER. APPLICATION man N0v.22, 1919.

1,337,827. Patented Apr- 20, 1920.

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JOHN C. DODSON, OE STONE MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TOORBERT L. DODSON, OF LITHONIA, GEORGIA.

WINDOW SHADE AND CURTAIN HANGER.

' Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Apr. 20, 1920.

Application filed November 22, 1919. Serial No. 340,015.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JoHN C. DODSON, a citizen of the United States, residing at Stone Mountain, in the county of Deka lb and State of Georgia, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Window Shade and Curtain Hangers, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to window fixtures and more particularly to the class of combined window shade and curtain hanger.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a bracket or holder of this character wherein the same is made adjustable so that it will fit various sizes of windows and which can be hung without requiring the use of screws, nails and other fasteners and will not scar or mar the window frame.

Another object of this invention is the production of a window shade and curtain hanger which is slidably mounted upon a rod whereby shades and curtains of different widths may be accommodated.

A still further object of this invention is the provision of means for holding the rod which carries the shade and curtain hanger which may be placed in engagement with window frames of different widths and at the same time obviate the use of any means which would mar or scar the window frame.

With these and other objects in view, this invention consists of certain novel combinations, constructions and arrangement of parts as will be hereinafter more fully described.

In the drawings Figure 1 is a fragmentary front elevation of a window frame showing my invention attached thereto.

Fig. 2 is a side elevation of my invention showing part of same in section. v

Fig. 3 is a vertical section taken throughthe means for attaching the fixture to the window frame, and

Fig. 4c is a detail fragmentary view of the curtain and shade hanger.

Referring to the drawings by numerals, 1 designates a portion of a window casing which is of the ordinary well known construction and on the head or upper end of which is adapted to be mounted the adjustable bracket or holder presently described.

The bracket comprises the rod 2 which is provided with end portions which are substantially square in cross section while the central portions thereof are'ci'r'cular in cross section.

Upon the square cross sectioned end portion of the hollow rod 2 there is slidably mounted the curtain and shade hanger 2. The hanger 2 comprises the sleeve 3 which has the square opening 4t. Threadedly mounted in the sleeve 3 so as to project into the opening 4 is the screw 9 for binding upon the rod 2. The hanger portion itself consists of the arm 5 which extends outwardly and upwardly from the sleeve 3 and is provided at its uppermost point with an eye 7 or a slot 8. Extending from this portion of the arm 5 is the hook 6 which terminates in a sphere and is curved so as to hold a curtain hanger of the ordinary and common construction. The leg 10 which is provided with the foot 11 adapted to bear against the frame 1 has upon its upper end the threaded portion 12 so as to be held in threaded relation with the sleeve 3 as is clearly shown in Fig. 1 of the drawing.

Upon the circular portion of the rod 2 there is slidably mounted the sleeve 13 which has a threaded opening so as to receive the set screw 14, whereby this set screw may bind upon the 'rod 2 so as to hold the sleeve 13 in any desired position upon the rod 2.

Depending from the sleeve 13 is the web or arm 15 upon which is mounted the threaded sleeve 16. This threaded sleeve 16 receives the threaded bolt 17. Upon one end of the bolt 17 there is mounted the foot 18 and upon the other end there is fixedly mounted the knob 19. From the above description it will be seen that when the de vice is to be placed in engagement with a window frame, the sleeves 13 are set at approximately the desired width and the set screws ll will then be tightened. The device may be then placed adjacent the top portions of the window frame and the feet 18 placed in frictional engagement with the window frame 1 by operating the knob 19. It will also be seen that the depending leg 10 will give added strength to the hanger 2.

From the above it will be clear that a bracket or holder of this character has been produced which is simple in construction, light in weight and yet possessing the requisite strength and durability, alsohcapablei of being securedly mounted upon a window without in anyway scarring the window frame and the device it will be seen can be manufactured at a minimum cost.

I wish it understoodthat the above description and drawings of my invention disclose what. Imaycallthe preferred form,

and that I may make such changes in construction as fall within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus fully described 1my invention what I claim as new and desire. to secure by Letters Patent is 1. In a device of'the class described, the combination of a rod substantially circular in cross section throughout its body portion and provided with terminals which are substantially square in cross section, sleeves being substantially square in cross section situated upon the terminals of said rod, an arm extending integrally from said sleeve,

justable means for holding said bar to a window frame without marring; or scarring same. v 1

3. In a device of the class described, the

combination of a, rod, shade and. curtain.

hanger means situated upon the terminals of said rod, adjustable holding means provided upon said ro d,so as to place said rod inengagement with a window frame without scarring. or marring same.

4. In a device of the class described, the combination -of al rod with sleeves situated upon its terminal, arms extending from said sleeves and terminating in-hooks, detachable .legs depending from said sleeves and terminating in feet adapted to bear against the window frame, means provided for adjustably holding said sleeve upon said rod, slidable sleeves mounted upon said rod, and provided witha depending web term} nating in athreaded sleeve, a bolt: threadedly mounted within said threaded sleeve, a swival foot provideduponsaid bolt and means provided-for holding said slidable sleeve in adjustable positions upon said rod.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOHN G. DODSON. l/Vitnesses:

H; B. MITCHE E. H.- MASON. 

